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‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

Markey to launch summer science program for deaf high school students

Jan 23, 2025, 7:20 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center has been selected as one of five cancer centers nationwide to participate in an innovative program that introduces deaf high school students to careers in cancer research and health care.

UK ASCEND welcomes new cohorts of scholars to address health disparities

Jan 14, 2025, 7:01 AM

UK's Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (UK ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.

Markey helps lead development of new Ky. Cancer Action Plan

Dec 3, 2024, 7:24 AM

The latest Kentucky Cancer Action Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for reducing cancer burden throughout Kentucky by 2030.

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Registration and call for abstracts open for 10th annual Appalachian Research Day

Nov 21, 2024, 7:17 AM

Abstracts for Appalachian Research Day podium and poster presentations may be submitted until Dec. 3.

‘Behind the Blue’: The importance of relationships among Black arts and cultural organizations

Nov 11, 2024, 7:35 AM

Jaleesa Wells discusses her findings after exploring how the interconnectedness of Black arts and cultural institutions is essential to community impact and affecting change.

‘Being a good neighbor’: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture

Oct 16, 2024, 7:38 AM

More than 1,200 people in the local community participated in the recent Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability 2024 Field Day Week.

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6th annual UK Curiosity Fair seeks proposals

Oct 15, 2024, 7:28 AM

The UK Curiosity Fair is an annual event open to students, staff, faculty and members of the Lexington community interested in learning about various initiatives taking place at UK.

Food as Health Alliance celebrates first anniversary

Oct 7, 2024, 9:32 AM

UK CAFE is home to the Food as Health Alliance, which brings together key groups across the state committed to reducing food insecurity and improving health outcomes across the Commonwealth.

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SPARK Undergrad Health Equity Training Program Accepting Applications

Sep 20, 2024, 9:01 AM

The SPARK program trains undergraduate students at UK and Kentucky State University to conduct impactful research to improve health disparities.

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